After his stellar first year, Kuzma told NBA 2K’s Ronnie Singh that he was expecting a bump when NBA 2K19 releases. “I think it should be at least an 80,” Kuzma said in a video. Kuzma got his wish — or at least the bare minimum of it — because Singh told him that when 2K19 drops, Kuzma will be an 80 overall, something the star sophomore forward says he’ll “for sure” use as motivation. ”But hey, an 80’s an 80,” Kuzma added, although his body language and tone in the video were that of a child trying to talk themselves into socks being a cool birthday present when they expected a Nintendo Switch:
After his stellar first year, Kuzma told NBA 2K’s Ron…
January 15, 2021 | 9:35 pm EST Update
Kevin Porter returns with Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Kevin Porter Jr. is back. Sort of. For the first time this season, Porter joined his teammates on the bench Friday night — the most promising sign of an eventual return that still has no official timetable.
Porter, who has been away from the team for personal reasons that stem from a Nov. 15 arrest, was permitted on the bench as part of the organization’s reintegration plan. According to sources, Porter also participated in practice Thursday afternoon. “It’s a way to start working him back into the mix,” a source said.
Harrison Faigen: Frank Vogel was asked about how Trezz and Marc can match up against Steven Adams and his physicality. “Well those two guys are two of the most physical guys in the league too… That’s what we like about those guys being here at the center position alongside Anthony.”
Jim Eichenhofer: Eric Bledsoe is available to play vs. Lakers tonight
Tim Bontemps: In addition to the Celtics players still in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols, two assistant coaches — Jay Larranaga and Jerome Allen — also are in them, according to a source. Neither are on the bench for Boston’s game tonight against Orlando.
Brad Townsend: Van Gundy says he heard NBA is going to go to twice-a-day testing. Had not heard that before.
January 15, 2021 | 8:49 pm EST Update
Clippers will use the Forum as a COVID-19 vaccination site
Mirjam Swanson: Clippers announce the Forum is to become a COVID-19 vaccination site. Also been used as a voting center and COVID test site, recently.
